All Men Dream, But Not Equally - T.E. Lawrence

Winter Trail Run Schedule

 Our winter hiatus trail runs will be as usual at the Museum of Ontario Archeology, 1600 Attawandaron Rd, London, ON 

Located off of Wonderland Road north, the Medway Forest Trail has a bit of everything, hills, water crossings and is an out and back course.

We opt for this location as it offers a parking lot that gets snow plowed, saving us from having to push stuck vehicles before or after our run.

When the museum has special functions we will be required to park out side of the parking area on the street, but most functions happen later in the day.

Google Map Link

Distance is approximately 8km

Start time: 8:01

Champagne and Mars Bars Trail Run

 For close to 30 years, our Champagne and Mars Bar Trail Run brings out those who will show up for cheap chocolate and booze.

Thanks to all for another fun year.

Charlie's Tree Memorial

 Charlie's Tree Memorial

The picture shows a tree along side a seldom used trail in Komoka Park, with memorial items left by fellow trail runners of their trail running canine companions.

This memorial was found by accident one evening during one of our Wednesday evening trail runs, probably 15 years ago.

There was a letter in a plastic sleeve along with a dogs collar nailed to the backside of the tree.

It was a sad letter from a dog owner whos trusty pup named Charly, who passed away.

It told of how he and Charly made weekly walks and runs on the Komoka Trails.

The letter has long since dissolved away, but the collar is still there.

Since finding this shrine, myself and a number of other Soiled Sport pet owners, have also enshrined our pets collars, leashes and ashes at this secret spot when our running companions died.

The side trail that the tree is located near is seldom used and unless you know where to look you would probably pass by and not see a thing.

Our 2025 Champagne and Mars Bar run on November 1st, will offer trail markers to those wishing to stop and pay respects to the four legged trail runners.

Want to join in?

Here is a google map link to where we park to start our Champagne and Mars Bar Trail Run

Google Map Link

Trail Running Expectations vs The Reality

 

Elbows UP at Meadowlily Trail Season Opener

Season Opener at Meadowlily Trails

Lots of new home construction taking place across from the trails, so London's best kept secret trail will soon be flanked by another subdivision.

But it was still a great trail run morning, the trails were not as muddy as one would expect.

Three draw prizes were awarded after the run. 

The lucky winners of laser crafted gifts were Carl, Cathy and Richard.

April 5th trails will be at Fanshawe Lake Trails, starting at the trail head at the end of Sunningdale Road at the entrance to Fanshawe Golf Course. 

Start time is 8:01 AM

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